Black Goby

Gobius niger

Family: Gobies Category: Omnivore Max size: 18 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coastal waters, estuaries, seagrass beds, and rocky bottoms
Distribution: Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea
Food: Small invertebrates, crustaceans, and worms
Way of living: Benthic
Behavior: Bottom-dweller, often hides in crevices or burrows

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